Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Western United States, Mexico
Types
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Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
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7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Black Cherry
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
Dudleya
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Dudleya
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Dudleya
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
dudleya
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Dudleya
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Dudleya
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Dudleya
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Dudley
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Rosaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Black Cherry and Dudleya
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Dudleya? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Dudleya. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Dudleya doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Dudleya has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Cherry and Dudleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Dudleya
Season and care of Black Cherry and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Black Cherry and Dudleya Physical Information
Black Cherry and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Dudleya are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Black Cherry and Dudleya
Care of Black Cherry and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.